LYCOMING WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SUFFERS SETBACK AT DREW

MADISON, NJ – The Lycoming College women’s basketball team traveled to Drew University, Wednesday evening, for a conference contest. The Warriors came back from an 11-point deficit to take a one-point lead with eight minutes to play, but could not hold on as the Rangers went on to win 58-51. The loss drops Lycoming’s record to 4-8 overall and 1-2 within the Freedom Conference. Drew improves to 5-6 overall and 1-2 in the conference.

The Warriors shot just 25% from the field in the first half as they fell behind 23-18 at the intermission. The Rangers extended their advantage to 11 early in the second period only to have Lycoming come back and take the lead with eight minutes to play. Lycoming could not hold on, however. Drew went on a 6-0 run to regain a lead they would never relinquish.

Lyndy LeVan (Jr./South Williamsport, PA; South Williamsport) led the Warriors with 16 points in the game. Tara Stepanchick (Sr./Lavelle, PA; North Schuylkill) and Laurie Scherer (Sr./Mahanoy City, PA; Mahanoy City) each added 10 points. Stepanchick also led the squad with 10 rebounds. Senior Amy Lesko (Mountain Top, PA; Crestwood) chipped in nine markers.

Lycoming returns home for their next game, hosting FDU-Madison for a conference tilt on Sunday, January 13^th. Tip-off is at 1 p.m. in Lamade Gymnasium.